"Exclusive: Apple hit by hackers who targeted Facebook last week/Apple Inc computers were attacked by the same hackers who targeted Facebook Inc, but no data appeared to have been stolen, the company said on Tuesday in an unprecedented admission of a widespread cyber-security breach." ["The iPhone and iPad maker said it would release a software tool later on Tuesday to protect customers against the malicious software used in the attacks."] Reuters 12:25 PM

"Apple's search for its next billion-dollar product: A larger iPhone, a smaller iPad, a thinner Mac and a taller iPod are what count for innovation at Apple these days." CNNMoney 8:16 AM

"BYOD Boosts Macs vs. PCs: The emergence of BYOD policies and virtual desktop platforms, plus new integration and management tools, have removed the final barriers to widespread Mac adoption in the enterprise." Network World 8:07 AM

"For an iWatch to kick butt, Apple must innovate in batteries: If the company is indeed working on a watch-size device with the bells and whistles of a smartphone, battery life could prove a challenge." CNET News 8:15 AM

"Is this the Apple iWatch? Patents say it could be..." Computerworld 10:57 AM

"Is Apple losing its cool?" ["There is no reason to think Apple won't thrive financially for years to come, just like Microsoft. But its continued reputation as the chief arbiter of cool is being challenged. Apple may still have the best-selling smartphone in the world, but the many others powered by rival Google's Android operating system -- and especially those made by Samsung -- far exceed the iPhone."] CNN 9:11 AM

"Barclays: Apple Is Getting Smoked By Samsung, And It Needs An Answer Pronto" Business Insider 10:44 AM